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Hi I am looking at doing this cruise but have read some really negative reports about this cruise ship, as I would be coming a great distance to do this cruise can anyone tell me their experiences on this ship and with Carnival Cruises in general, I have cruised once before with Carnival but it was a few years ago and not part of a group.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Chrissy.

chrissy, i also travel a good distance to catch a cruise...ca to fl and based on the friendly crews of carnival i dont cruise any other line...hope this helps...jackUSAF (ret)

Mexican Rivera...1997Country western cruise with Montgomery/Gentry...2004Country Western cruise with various artists.......2006Cruising for Love(thats how i found SC)...2008SC...NYE 2009/10SC...AK 2010SC...over 40 Nov 2012

Hi thank you for your replys, all info is helpful. As I said I would be travelling a great distance to do this cruise and in fact from another country, so it is alittle scary to do all this online. I would ring the States and talk directly to Singles Cruise to book as it is alot more expensive for me , therefore I need to make sure it is all above board which I am sure it is as everybody seems so nice and I enjoy reading everything that is written. Are there many people who come from other countries or is everybody mainly from the States?Does anyone arrive earlier than the night before the cruise or stay later, just thinking for me its a long way for a week so would come abit earlier and maybe stay abit longer?

Hi Chrissy Larry here. Its always a good idea to fly in txhe day before a cruise just in case there are any weather delays. SC does have a hotel they use as a pre cruise hotel where most people stay the night before SC does not have a hotel for a post cruise stay a few people might stay one night after the cruise . I am not sure how many people fly in from other countries sorry. Superbowl 2008New Orleans 2008ATC 08Mexican Riviera cruise to nowhere 11/07/10ATC #1 2010Mexican Riveria again 2012Labor Day Cruise 2012Memorial Day from San Juan 2013Labor Day 2013 from Miami

Hi thank you for your replys, all info is helpful. As I said I would be travelling a great distance to do this cruise and in fact from another country, so it is alittle scary to do all this online. I would ring the States and talk directly to Singles Cruise to book as it is alot more expensive for me , therefore I need to make sure it is all above board which I am sure it is as everybody seems so nice and I enjoy reading everything that is written. Are there many people who come from other countries or is everybody mainly from the States?Does anyone arrive earlier than the night before the cruise or stay later, just thinking for me its a long way for a week so would come abit earlier and maybe stay abit longer?

ThanksChrissy

if you do a hard search there have been several from europe but i think they mostly went to FL and i did read one from a person coming in from down under..jackUSAF (ret)

Mexican Rivera...1997Country western cruise with Montgomery/Gentry...2004Country Western cruise with various artists.......2006Cruising for Love(thats how i found SC)...2008SC...NYE 2009/10SC...AK 2010SC...over 40 Nov 2012

Jack is correct. There were a few from Austrailia. Also I have met some from London, Europe, South America, Mexico, many from Canada. It helps to speak English however.

Past Singles Cruises:July 2003 (3 day July 4th from Miami)April 2008 (4 day from New Orleans) November 2008 (7 day ATC - Miami) May 2009 (3 day from Miami) September 2009 (3 day Bahama from Cape Canaveral) June 2010 (4 day from Ft. Lauderdale) November 2010 (Carnival Splendor Cruise to Nowhere from Long Beach) May 28 2011 (7days on the Dream) May 13 2012 (7 Days! Carnival Splendor Mexican Riviera) - Survivor CABO May 2013 - 7 days from San Juan (Survivor Barbados)

Hi Chrissy. I've been on two cruises in the last two months and there were several people from other countries outside the U.S. Including Australia, UK, Serbia, Canada, Costa Rica, Norway. So, it doesn't matter, we all have a good time. If you are from Australia, though, speak a little slooooweer so we can understand ya! :) (of course, my Aussie friend from the Nov Epic cruise would just say back to me, bugger off!)Anne

Thanks its appreciated!.....I'm already Guarenteed Late Dining so does the SC group automatically have a separate part of the dining room?

Justin: If you haven't already taken care of this, here is what you can do: transfer your booking from Carnival to the Singlescruise.com agency. That way you keep your deposit and whatever rate you booked at. You just need to get a pin number from Carnival and give it to the agent at SC and they will take case of the transfer for you. If you do it this way, your charge to join the SC group will be less than if you leave your booking with Carnival and buy into the SC group. Carnival has no problem with this - I have done it this way myself a couple of times. Hope that helps.Margaret

Chrissy, I have been on cruises with people who have come from London, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and as far as Israel. It doesn't matter where you are from just keep an open mind and you will have a great time and meet people to cruise with again. I also was on the Splendor with John, Larry & others when it caught fire we had a good time. People from other countries usually do come a few days early or stay a few days later. If you sign up SC will have a private website for the cruise and someone creates a poll for people to list who is coming in when, where they are staying and what excursion they are taking. So you really get to know people before you are even on the ship.

Pam - I think you better sign up! I decided to go ahead and signed up today. 2nd time is twice as fun right?

Past Singles Cruises:July 2003 (3 day July 4th from Miami)April 2008 (4 day from New Orleans) November 2008 (7 day ATC - Miami) May 2009 (3 day from Miami) September 2009 (3 day Bahama from Cape Canaveral) June 2010 (4 day from Ft. Lauderdale) November 2010 (Carnival Splendor Cruise to Nowhere from Long Beach) May 28 2011 (7days on the Dream) May 13 2012 (7 Days! Carnival Splendor Mexican Riviera) - Survivor CABO May 2013 - 7 days from San Juan (Survivor Barbados)

Hey Pam I also have just signed up for this cruise. It looks like Johns hope of a somewhat of a reunion is going to happen. John I will buy you 10 mochas a day LOLSuperbowl 2008New Orleans 2008ATC 08Mexican Riviera cruise to nowhere 11/07/10ATC #1 2010Mexican Riveria again 2012Labor Day Cruise 2012Memorial Day from San Juan 2013Labor Day 2013 from Miami

Past Singles Cruises:July 2003 (3 day July 4th from Miami)April 2008 (4 day from New Orleans) November 2008 (7 day ATC - Miami) May 2009 (3 day from Miami) September 2009 (3 day Bahama from Cape Canaveral) June 2010 (4 day from Ft. Lauderdale) November 2010 (Carnival Splendor Cruise to Nowhere from Long Beach) May 28 2011 (7days on the Dream) May 13 2012 (7 Days! Carnival Splendor Mexican Riviera) - Survivor CABO May 2013 - 7 days from San Juan (Survivor Barbados)

John making my final decision tomorrow I had plans with my friend Alison and she is going to let me know tomorrow if its a go. I am going to email Nanette also. Larry did I understand your buying. LOLFuture Cruise - May 13, 2012 - Mexican Rivera - 3 times a Charm

Chrissy, The weather should be pretty warm during the day but cooler outside on the deck at night. If you google the ports you should find out everything you want to know about the cities. Or you can go on Carnival's website and they usually have the average temps, rain fall etc. Future Cruise - May 13, 2012 - Mexican Rivera - 3 times a Charm

Clair, John & Larry, I talked to Ross he said he was going to book this cruise too. That will make fablous five orignial Splendor survivors. LOLFuture Cruise - May 13, 2012 - Mexican Rivera - 3 times a Charm

Pam: I remember this is your 3rd try. You better bring us luck this time!

It will be nice to see all of you and glad to hear Ross is also coming. Also, Clair said Jerry may sign up.

Welcome to Alison also.

Past Singles Cruises:July 2003 (3 day July 4th from Miami)April 2008 (4 day from New Orleans) November 2008 (7 day ATC - Miami) May 2009 (3 day from Miami) September 2009 (3 day Bahama from Cape Canaveral) June 2010 (4 day from Ft. Lauderdale) November 2010 (Carnival Splendor Cruise to Nowhere from Long Beach) May 28 2011 (7days on the Dream) May 13 2012 (7 Days! Carnival Splendor Mexican Riviera) - Survivor CABO May 2013 - 7 days from San Juan (Survivor Barbados)

Cool beans Pam I look foreward to seeing you in LA! And a big welcome to AlisonSuperbowl 2008New Orleans 2008ATC 08Mexican Riviera cruise to nowhere 11/07/10ATC #1 2010Mexican Riveria again 2012Labor Day Cruise 2012Memorial Day from San Juan 2013Labor Day 2013 from Miami

I will be booking next week along with my friend Sandy who I have cruised with before after we meet up this weekend to work out the details! I look forward to seeing you all again on the cruise, making new friends and this time, there will be NO FIRE and we will have an awesome cruise! See you all in 4 months!!!Clair

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